I suppose not everyone has a dad who wrote a book saying he didn't believe in the Parliamentary road to socialism.

We don't compete in the world by offering tax advantages to a few that we don't give to all our citizens and businesses

The new generation of Labour is different. Different attitudes, different ideas, different ways of doing politics.

This is a proud day and an important step forward in the fight for equality in Britain. The overwhelming majority of Labour MPs supported this change to make sure marriage reflects the value we place on long-term, loving relationships whoever you love.

Congratulations to Barack Obama - great victory based on building fairer economy and optimism about what politics can achieve.

I've supported Jeremy Corbyn all the way along because I think that was the right thing to do. I've reluctantly reached the conclusion that his position is untenable.

I treat opinion polls with a pinch of sugar.